JANE AUSTEN'S BOOKSHELF A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend

Rebecca Romney, an author and dealer in rare books, narrates her intriguing exploration of eighteenth-century women writers in a mellow, welcoming voice. A longtime Jane Austen fan, she set out to explore the other women writers Austen might have been reading. Romney interweaves Austen's life with the life stories of these pioneering authors, her own reactions to their writing, her love of old books, and her adventures in the world of book collecting. The result is engaging, deeply informative, and often fun--particularly for lovers of rare books and Austen. Romney is not an animated narrator, but that's okay. She conveys her passion for the topic through skilled changes in pitch and intensity, and her pleasant tone is enjoyable throughout. A.C.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]